Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Playground Memories

David caught this picture of me playing on the swings during our recent trip to Florida. So, it got me to thinking about what I liked to do during recess as a child. And, that was play on the swings and bars. But, I remember also offering to help the teacher during that time. I really would rather spend the time helping her than playing outside sometimes. Sometimes they let me help - and sometimes I played outside.

One memory that came back was "counts" for the swing. When all the swings were full, someone could come and stand by your occupied swing and say, "counts" ~ then they proceeded to count to some set number (I don't remember this part) and when they reached the amount, you had to get down and let someone else have a turn.

So, now I want to know - what did you enjoy about recess and playing on the playground when you were little?

10 comments:

grace
said...

Swings were my thing too. Especially when I got in higher elementary. My friends and I would sit and swing the whole recess period. and just chat away. I also remember wanting to help the teacher. It is funny how it is a special treat to help at school but when my mom would ask me to help it would be a chore. Hmmmm Makes me think. I hope you have a good day!! :o)

I loved to swing (still do), but I think most of our recess time was spent playing group games (Chinese jump rope being the big fad at the time). I also enjoyed helping the teachers, and spent time after school & during the summers helping out. During elementary school, I was a "runner" for the office...that was a great job.

Good Morning! I also LOVED to swing, and I still do!!! Recently I had the opportunity to swing my little heart away, and then I "jumped" out of the swing for the sake of wonderful memories. I landed on my feet (I was a little scared about that). Let's swing together sometime (be sure to wear shorts under your dress, though).Anne with an "E"